How severe is CVE-2004-1523?

CVE-2004-1523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1523?

CVE-2004-1523 primarily affects New Media Generation Hired Team Trial. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1523?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1523 published?

CVE-2004-1523 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1523

CVE-2004-1523 is a medium-severity vulnerability in New Media Generation Hired Team Trial with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: New Media Generation Hired Team Trial
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the game console in Hired Team: Trial 2.0 and earlier and 2.200 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in a message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1523?: Format string vulnerability in the game console in Hired Team: Trial 2.0 and earlier and 2.200 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in a message.
How severe is CVE-2004-1523?: CVE-2004-1523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1523?: CVE-2004-1523 primarily affects New Media Generation Hired Team Trial. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1523?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1523 published?: CVE-2004-1523 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:new_media_generation:hired_team_trial:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:new_media_generation:hired_team_trial:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:new_media_generation:hired_team_trial:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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